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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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